* The Western Hemisphere: This includes North and South America. Natural resources here are incredibly diverse and vary greatly by region.
* The American West: This generally refers to the Western United States, and includes resources like:
* Mineral resources: Gold, silver, copper, oil, natural gas, coal, uranium.
* Forest resources: Timber, pulpwood, and other forest products.
* Agricultural resources: Grains, fruits, vegetables, livestock.
* Water resources: Rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
* The Wild West: A historical and romanticized period of the American West, characterized by frontier life, exploration, and resource exploitation.
To give you a more specific answer, please provide more context about which "West" you're interested in.
